👻 Ghost Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 👻 | Ghost | Represents a ghost or spirit, often playful or spooky | Smileys & People | U+1F47B | :ghost: |
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Meaning
The ghost emoji depicts a cartoonish spirit, symbolizing ghosts, hauntings, or supernatural themes. It often conveys fun, spookiness, or silliness.
Common Uses
- Expressing Halloween or spooky themes
- Joking about being ‘ghosted’ or disappearing
- Representing playful fear or surprise
- Highlighting supernatural or paranormal topics
Examples
I'm scared! 👻Who's ready for Halloween? 👻🎃He just ghosted me. 👻
Related Emojis
- 🎃 Pumpkin – Common Halloween symbol, often paired with the ghost.
- 👹 Ogre – Another spooky or supernatural face emoji.
- 🧙♂️ Mage – Represents witches or magical themes, related to ghostly subjects.
- 💀 Skull – Symbolizes death or spooky contexts, less playful than the ghost.
Technical Notes
Codepoint U+1F47B, introduced around Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Appearance varies by platform but is usually a white cartoon ghost with arms out. No skin tone variants apply since it is a non-human figure.
FAQ
What does the 👻 emoji mean?
The ghost emoji represents a playful or spooky spirit.
How is the 👻 emoji used?
It’s commonly used for Halloween, joking about disappearing, or to add a spooky or silly tone.
Does the meaning of the 👻 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can be spooky, playful, or refer to being ignored depending on context.
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